Davido, the Nigerian music star, emphasized his pivotal role in the Afrobeats genre during an interview on the Business Untitled Podcast.
He noted that discussing Afrobeats without mentioning his contributions is incomplete.
While he prefers the term “Afrofusion” to describe his music, Davido is not offended by the Afrobeats label, acknowledging its role in propelling African music globally.
He criticized the tendency to categorize all African artists under Afrobeats, regardless of their style.
Davido highlighted the long journey of African music reaching mainstream recognition, showing appreciation for the broader genre’s influence despite its limitations in defining diverse musical styles.
Source: Ameyawdebrah